Miami University

Department of Family Studies & Social Work

CFLE Approved

Last Updated

April 13, 2017

The Family Studies and Social Work Department (FSW) is committed to the advancement of scientific knowledge pertaining to communities, families, children, adolescents, and the elderly. FSW seeks to apply that knowledge for the fulfillment of human potential through the prevention, treatment, and amelioration of social problems, and a focus on family strengths. Recognizing the complexities of contemporary, globalized society, the department dedicates itself to undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service. In this endeavor, the department is committed to the promotion of values, ethics, and competency by advocating for a society that respects the dignity and achievement of all communities, families, and individuals.

Family Violence, Marital Distress & Divorce: Implications for Family Life Professionals

Family Policy, Law & Ethics

Child Maltreatment

Social Work in a Diverse World

Critical Thinking about Family Relationships

Professional Issues in Family Science

Families in Global Contexts

Qualitative Methods

Advance Survey of Family Science

Undergrad Accreditations/Approval

CFLE

Undergrad Comments

This program explores the diversity of family systems and their members (e.g., cultural and socioeconomic contexts) across the life span. Courses focus on couple, marital, parent-child, and other family relationships. Some topics addressed are singlehood, decision making, gender roles, communication, relationship satisfaction, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, intergenerational relationships, stress, violence, family policy, family life education, family support, family poverty, human sexuality, and family strengths.

Graduate Program

Graduate Director

Dr. Sean Newsome

Master's Level

Masters Comments

The program emphasizes the importance of theoretical understanding, conducting and evaluating research, and the practical application of knowledge. The program of study includes a set core of required courses, along with a several options of various FSW courses and electives that enable students to select courses that best fit their particular interests. The core requirements include content regarding family theories, statistics, research methods, family policy, and diversity within and across families. All students in this program design and conduct a creative thesis project.

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.